Useful Mandarin Phrases: Qingming Festival

Tomb-Sweeping Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday in honor of the ancestors, has arrived. Have you decided where to go? If you’re traveling domestically over the three-day holiday, you may want to put your Mandarin skills to the test along the journey (although it’s not encouraged to travel given the current public health crisis). Regardless, here is a handy Qingming phrase guide, which covers everything from the name of the festival itself to its unique snacks.